NTPC Commissions Unit-1 of 660 MW of Barh Super Thermal Power Project
NNTPC Ltd has informed to the exchanges regarding completion of trial operation by 660 MW capacity unit of Barh Super Thermal Power Project.
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India Adds Another Supercomputer at Mohali Under National Mission
Under the National Supercomputing Mission, India has increased its capability by adding a 650-teraflops system at the National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) in Mohali. The system was inaugurated by the minister of state for science and technology Jitendra Singh on Tuesday. The facility has been established at the cost of ₹20 crores.
Total HDN (High Density Network) Routes (649 RKM) Falling in Northeast Frontier Railway have been Commissioned with Electric Traction
In a historical achievement, CRS authorization has been received for introduction of AC electric traction to & from Guwahati railway station. Guwahati is the biggest and busiest railway station of Northeast being located in the capital of Assam. So the biggest city of Northeast is now literally connected with all metros and other big cities through 25KV AC traction.
Power Minister Inaugurates Diversion of Marusudar River at Pakal Dul HE Project (1000 MW) in J&K
Pakal Dul HE Project (1000 MW) is being constructed by Chenab Valley Power Projects [P] Ltd. a joint venture company of NHPC Ltd (Govt of India Enterprise) and JKSPDC (Govt of J&K Enterprise). CVPPPL has been entrusted 3094 MW Hydro Power Projects for construction in J&K. Marusudar River is a major tributary of Chenab River. Diversion of River will pave the way for acceleration in construction activities of the Project.
Powergrid Inaugurates Remote Operation of 250th Sub-Station
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), successfully inaugurated Remote operation of 250th Sub-station of POWERGRID (765/400 kV Khetri Sub-station, Rajasthan) from it’s National Transmission Asset Management Centre (NTAMC) at Manesar, Haryana.
Ladakh Forward Get Oxygen Booster Ahead of Winter
The Leh administration has expanded oxygen supply in the forward areas by adding new plants as villagers and troops along the LAC (line of actual control) with China prepare for a harsh winter amid an uneasy border calm.
Shipping Minister Inaugurates Simultaneous Launching of Five Vessels at Cochin Shipyard Limited
The Minister inaugurated the launching function of three Floating Border Out-Posts (FBOP) for the Border Security Force and two Fully Electric Autonomous Ferries for ASKO Maritime AS, Norway, which are amongst the world’s first Autonomous Ferries.
Army Dedicates 150 Feet Long Bridge by GREF to Machhal People Linking 9 Villages with Kupwara in Kashmir
Army dedicated 150 feet long bridge connecting nine villages of Machhal sector in the frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara during “Machhal Mela” celebrations which came to an end after two months with several fun fare programmes and games on Sunday.
Tata Power Collaborates with Tata Steel to Set Up 41MW Grid Connected Solar Projects in Jharkhand and Odisha
Tata Power and Tata Steel, the two flagship companies of the Tata Group, have come together to develop grid-connected solar plants in Jharkhand and Odisha. The two companies have signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a duration of 25 years to set up 41MW solar project, which will be a combination of rooftop, floating and ground mounted solar panels. Under the project, Tata Power will develop Photo Voltaic (PV) capacities for Tata Steel at Jamshedpur (21.97MWp) and Kalinganagar (19.22MWp).
NTPC Ltd Commissions Solar PV Project
Consequent upon successful commissioning, first part capacity of 17.5 MW of 100 MW Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project at Ramagundam, Telangana, is declared on Commercial Operation w.e.f. 12:00 Hrs. of 28.10.2021.